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Yes, I've met the man--so have lots of other people. No, it's not like we are friends or anything, I'm
just another fan. Check out the links below and find out about the man and other fans who have gotten to meet him
as well as where he is now on tour. He was here in Austin, Texas with Allison Krauss for the Austin City Limits Festival
recently, and is currently working with Allison Krauss on a new album, hopefully this time with some originals! He is supposedly
also reforming his old group Band Of Joy with Austin Local Patti Griffin and many other Nashville sorts for an upcoming folksy
tour, coming to Stubbs in July, 2010. For the most up-to-date information, his website is probably the best source,
but sometimes a couple of the fan sites are a step or two ahead of his own webpeople about putting word out to the masses.
http://www.robertplant.com -- Robert's new official fanclub site. Slow to load, but lots of fun stuff and decent pricing on his
current fan goodies. Tight But Loose-- http://www.tightbutloose.co.uk/ --a really great UK fan site. Lots of updates on his newest group, Robert Plant and Strange Sensation and
his last one, The Priory of Brion. The latest gigs, reviews, recent photos, even some free music downloads, along with news
of his other former bandmates, and their current and former bandmates. Great for Zep fans. http://planet-zeppelin.com/ --Mostly Led Zep fans, but quite a few folks who actually go to great lengths to not only attend Robert's concerts,
but have a very busy network of chats most nights on Yahoo, MSN and PalTalk. Get to know the more busy members, and
it's easy to find someone to talk Zep to any night of the week. Lots of folks who have actually gotten to meet Robert
over the years, and many lucky stiffs who actually posed for a picture with him. The Robert Plant Homepage-- http://robertplanthomepage.com/ --great place for older Robert music downloads from his solo career, information on former bandmates, lyrics, pictures and
more. Often has links the other sites haven't found, yet, and full of wonderful goodies fans will enjoy. http://www.manicnirvana.com/ --This website is an absolute scream. Formerly known as Beads of Time, it is probably the most informative site
about all things RP. If you are a gal who really digs Robert, this site will feel like a second home. Lots of
fan experiences of gals who have met him, nearly have, or hope to in the near future. Not recommended for male fans
who get uncomfortable hearing gals drool over Robert.
The Zeppin'Hood-- http://www.zeppinhood.net/ --one
of the few Zep sites around where trolling is simply not allowed. You will often find me posting there in the FBO room.
Although I'm not a bootleg collector myself, I still like all the great information you hear on this site--often long
before it becomes common knowledge.
The AOL Led Zeppelin Newsgroup--Okay, so it's mostly
trolled of late with lots of nonsense posts to wade through, and the rest is primarily Led Zep. Okay, so there is a
lot of petty squabbling and imposter posting between members. Just don't take anything seriously, and you'll
have fun. You often see reviews of concerts before the websites post them, and you'll see the review verbatim.
Great to discuss topics concerning our favorite singer, the lyrics, what he and the other guys are up to, the continual debate
of WHY DOESN'T ROBERT RE-FORM LED ZEPPELIN ( I agree with Robert--they shouldn't)!!!!!, actual pithy explanations
of how to play different numbers, leads of where to get band music and what have you. Lots of silly fun, and usually
a great laugh. Just remember---DON'T feed the Trolls! (And no, I don't know who it is--it's just some
jerk who keeps changing its name all the time and insulting everyone--ignore it and have fun! Actually, it's lots
of fun seeing how upset it gets when we do ignore it!) http://www.mysticrock.net --Some of the best prices I've seen for Led Zeppelin T-Shirts on the web. They also carry some other rock
T-shirts and many other neat items you might find interesting. The owner is a big Zep fan, and the inventory shows that.
I'll post more as I find them. If you know of a great link, please feel free to email me
at theunicorngarden@yahoo.com and let me know about your fave site. Now get out and buy a copy of his new album! Maybe I'll see you at
an upcoming concert. I'll have to post a more recent photo soon--Robert is going the
handlebar moustache and beard route of late--wonder if he will keep it?
Top picture--Dreamland promo photo--yes,
I was with his street team for the Dreamland album, and they said it was okay to post it--teehee!
Picture Below--from his P/P days. Yes, that is a sorta familiar style of neckace - oops it became a bracelet -
isn't it? Thanks, Shayna!
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